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The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
October 22, 2017
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
215 N. Warren St.
Orwigsburg, PA
570-366-2316
www.stpauls-orwigsburg.org
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Rev. Lee A. Diefenderfer 610-858-4136 1295 Red Dale Road
Orwigsburg, PA 17961
Justin McClure, Organist/Choir Director 570-573-4076
Office Support Staff – [email protected] 570-366-2316
Karen Travor, Treasurer 570-366-8757
Wayne Lutsey, Financial Secretary 570-366-8766
Jessica Swick, Social Media Manager 936-648-6809
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Welcome to worship. Today we are using Evangelical Lutheran Worship, the
red book, found in the pew racks.
St. Paul’s has free WiFi. Click on (SPLC) to connect. Check in on
Facebook and let everyone know that you are worshiping with us today at
St. Paul’s!
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GATHERING
PRELUDE “O Lord, We Praise You” H. Scheidemann Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
In the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
God of all mercy and consolation, come to the help of your people, turning us from
our sin to live for you alone. Give us the power of your Holy Spirit that we may
confess our sin, receive your forgiveness, and grow into the fullness of Jesus Christ,
our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are in bondage to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have
sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by
what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we
have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus
Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may
delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for his sake
God forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of
Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all
your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen
PEACE
The Peace of the Lord be with you always.
And also with you
GATHERING HYMN Dearest Jesus, at Your Word #520
GREETING
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the
Holy Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
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HYMN OF PRAISE
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PRAYER OF THE DAY
Sovereign God, raise your throne in our hearts. Created by you, let us live in your
image; created for you, let us act for your glory; redeemed by you, let us give you
what is yours, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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WORD
A FEW WORDS FROM LUTHER Men of St. Paul’s
SOME MORE FROM LUTHER
EVEN MORE FROM LUTHER
SOME FINAL WORDS FROM LUTHER
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
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Gospel Matthew 22: 34 – 40
The Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord.
34When the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered
together, 35and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36Teacher,
which commandment in the law is the greatest? 37He said to him, " 'You shall love
the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your
mind.' 38This is the greatest and first commandment. 39And a second is like it: 'You
shall love your neighbor as yourself.' 40On these two commandments hang all the
law and the prophets."
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to You, O Christ.
HYMN OF THE DAY We Know that Christ Is Raised #449
SERMON
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APOSTLE’S CREED
P. Living together in trust and hope, we confess our faith.
C. I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen .
PRAYER
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
Let us pray for the church and for all people according to their needs.
A brief silence. Each petition ends: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Into your hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy through
your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
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OFFERING
Ushers will provide the offering plates from the center aisle.
Please see that the plate is passed to the far end of the pew to the stained glass
window side. Please pass the plate back to the center aisle.
Organ Offertory (8:00) “Adagio” B. Marcello
Anthem (10:30) “All Glory Be to God on High” N. Decius
OFFERTORY HYMN
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MEAL
GREAT THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is indeed right, our duty, and joy…join their unending hymn:
SANCTUS
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WORDS OF INSTITUTION
In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread, and gave thanks;
broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying:
Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
Again, after supper, he took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink, saying:
This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this for the remembrance of me.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power,
and the glory, forever and forever. Amen.
DISTRIBUTION
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AGNUS DEI
COMMUNION HYMN
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling #631
TABLE BLESSING
The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in
his grace. Amen
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God our Father, may the Spirit you sent on your Church to begin the teaching of the
Gospel continue to work in the world through all who have received this heavenly
food; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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SENDING
BLESSING
Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit bless you now and forever.
SENDING HYMN Sent Forth by God’s Blessing #547
THE DISMISSAL
Go in peace. Serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
POSTLUDE “Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above” R. Powell
Our Liturgy and Music are used by permission through Augsburg Fortress License #20611.
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Altar flowers are presented in memory of John S. Riegel, Jr. by his family.
Chancel flowers are presented in memory of William Eidam, husband, father, and
grandfather, by Marlene and family.
Today’s bulletins are presented in honor of Deborah Moyer’s birthday by mother,
Fern Moyer.
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SERVING TODAY:
8:00 AM
COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Ruth Ann Withers; USHERS: Connie Teter &
Nevin Zehner.
10:30 AM
COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Tom Wehr; USHERS: Nora Goessel & Joyce
O’Rourke; GREETERS: Robin Zimmerman & Greg Sklar;
ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: Emily Heydt; COUNTERS: Connie Teter, Jean Premich,
& Barb Sterner; ALTAR GUILD: Barb Sterner & Sue Schenck.
SERVING NEXT WEEK (10/29/17):
8:00 AM
LECTOR: Becky Herb; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: Ron Rozansky; USHERS:
Mark & Becky Herb.
10:30 AM
LECTOR: Wayne Lutsey; COMMUNION ASSISTANT: David Krewson;
USHERS: Tina & Scott Butler; GREETERS: Sue Schenck & Brian Miller;
ACOLYTE/CRUCIFER: Danika Bolinsky; COUNTERS: Connie Teter, Barb
Sterner, & Gloria Dierwechter; ALTAR GUILD: Barb Sterner & Sue Schenck.
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LUTHER ROSE SHIRTS AND TOTES
At the Bazaar, five people expressed interest in a shirt! Service Ministry would also
love it if EVERYONE who works that day would have one. Problem: the minimum
order is 12. Plus: we now know how everything fits and can direct questions to
those who already own what you like. Please see Sue Schenck or Robin
Zimmerman to order.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sundays in the Parlor at 9:15 AM
We invite you to continue the Reformation 500 Journey and join in the lively
discussions each Sunday morning at 9:15 in the parlor. Our discussions will include
use of the book, By Heart, Conversations with Martin Luther`s Small Catechism.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL – Sundays at 9:15 AM
Sundays in November and December
***TEACHERS ARE NEEDED! (Sign up in Narthex)
As we move into the transition let’s make sure that we have Sunday
School Teachers.
-Hands on Bible Curriculum
-Full of ideas for a lesson plan
-Lesson plans available immediately
Sign up and take your lesson plan with you.
(A forty-five to fifty minute commitment.)
WE ARE BACK!
What? Reformation 500 Learning Fair Part Two
When? Sunday, October 29, 2017 – at 9:15 AM
Where? St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Who? Everyone –all ages
Join the fun of learning more about Martin Luther and the Reformation by visiting
stations including:
Community Chest – established during the Reformation era to gather money for the
poor and those in need. We are continuing that “people in need” theme since the
money collected will be given to the ELCA disaster fund.
Printing Press – allowed the “common people” to read the Bible
Scavenger Hunt – locate Luther
Kate’s Kuche – delicious snacks
We are in need of 7 volunteers. Sign sheet in narthex if you are able to help.
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Calendar Monday, October 23 6:00 PM Day Care
Tuesday, October 24 6:00 PM Bell Choir
7:00 PM Chancel Choir
Wednesday, October 25 10:00 AM Newsletter Helpers
Thursday, October 26 7:00 PM Property
Saturday, October 28 5:30 PM Worship
Sunday, October 29 8:00 AM Reformation Sunday
9:15 AM Sunday School
10:30 AM Reformation Sunday
Office Hours: Tuesday & *Wednesday: 10-3
*Please note the change for one week.
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November 4 and 5
As we approach All Saints’ Sunday we will remember those who have died over the
past year. We invite you to bring photographs of any loved one whom you have lost
and place them on the windowsills for worship that weekend.
“The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful servants cometh rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!”
